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WILLISTON BASIN PETROLEUM CONFERENCE
GUIDEEXHIBITOR
WWW.WBPCND.COM
11-13 MAY 2021 | BISMARCK, ND
The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is the largest conference and trade show in the nation focused on the Bakken, Three Forks and Williston Basin. We’re proud to bring together some of leading experts on breakthrough technologies, energy markets, potential untapped formations, the regulatory environment, and more. Over the last 28 years, the WBPC has become a “who’s who” of industry experts and leadership in the Bakken, providing some of the best networking opportunities with key decision makers in an intimate and exciting setting.
WHY ATTEND? While there may be many conventions, events and trade shows for the oil and gas industry, the WBPC is the only one tailored to the Bakken, Three Forks and Williston Basin. There’s no doubt about it – Bismarck is a small city in a small state, but that presents big opportunities and exposure for you.
WHO ATTENDS?The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference regularly brings in and attracts leadership and key decision makers for the Bakken’s top oil producers and biggest service companies. Attendees include:• Presidents/CEOs/CFOs/COOs• Business Development Managers• Operations and Consulting Engineers• Government Affairs Presidents, Vice Presidents and Managers• Bankers and Financial Advisors• Others involved in the industry
ABOUT THE WBPC
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5 BOOTH EQUIPMENT & AMENITIES
4 EXHIBITOR PRICES
6 BOOTH UPGRADES & SERVICES
8 MARKETING & RETAIL ENHANCEMENTS
CONTENTS
9 FACILITY MAP
10 SHOWROOM SCHEDULE
11 BOOTH CANCELLATION POLICY
11 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference offers more than 250 booth for industry leaders to exhibit their products and services. Our trade show regularly sells out each year, but we are always working to make the next show bigger and better.
This year, we are excited to bring you several new features, including:
• Interactive map that allows you to pick your booth location (indoor booths only);• Lead retrieval services to easily save all your business contacts;• Opportunities to advertise products, services and promotions on our interactive map;• New booth amenities;• And more!
Don’t forget to check out our Sponsor Guide to see other ways you can increase your exposure at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference!
Exhibit Today by clicking HERE.
EXHIBIT
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EXHIBIT HALL $3,300This year’s WBPC will offer an interactive map that allows you to choose your booth (excluding booth spaces reserved for top sponsors). All booth spaces include:
• 10 x 10-foot booth• Two complimentary in-person registrations and two complimentary virtual registrations• Piping and draping (8 ft high back drop and 3 ft high sides)• Carpet (gray-blue)• 8-foot table and two chairs• Cloth skirt (royal blue) and table cover (white)• Wireless internet (Please note this is limited and unsecure, so access cannot be guaranteed. I needed, a secure
hardline can be purchased)• Access to a 110v electrical outlet (extension cords are not provided). There is an option to purchase 220v power
when you register
OUTDOOR EXHIBIT $3,300Included with Booth Space:• 20 x 50-foot booth• Two complimentary in-person registrations and two complimentary virtual registrations• Night security to safeguard equipment
Not included:• Furnishings: outdoor exhibitors are responsible for furnishing their booth.• Electricity is not provided for outdoor booths.• All outdoor exhibitors must provide proof that they are insured for the conference. The Williston Basin Petroleum
Conference must be listed specifically on their certificate of insurance.• All assignments will be made based on space availability and outdoor exhibit registration must be paid before
a space will be assigned. Once space is assigned, you will be contacted for further information regarding the configuration of the outdoor space.
EXHIBITOR PRICES
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Reserved for Bakken Now Sponsorship* Reserved for Bakken Gold Sponsorship**Other configurations or locations may be requested if Sponsor has other preferences.
Reserved for Bakken Gold Sponsors*
Reserved for Bakken Now Sponsors*
*Other configurations or locations may be requested if Sponsor has other preferences.
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BOOTH EQUIPMENT & AMENITIESBOOTH EQUIPMENTINDOOR BOOTHEach 10’ by 10’ indoor booth will be set with 1.5 inch diameter piping, an 8-foot high royal blue back drape and 3-foot high side dividers, and carpet (gray-blue in color). One 8-foot table decked with a royal blue cloth skirt and white table cover, plus two chairs are provided per 10’ by 10’ booth space.
OUTDOOR BOOTHOutdoor exhibitors will receive a 20’ by 50’ space outside the Bismarck Event Center’s main entrance. Exhibitor space will be assigned based on availability and configuration based on equipment to be displayed. Outdoor exhibitor spaces does not include tables or furnishings. Please refer to page 6 for information on rental availabilities in the Bismarck-Mandan region.
All outdoor exhibitors must provide proof that they are insured for the conference. The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference must be listed specifically on their certificate of insurance.
INTERNET & ELECTRICALUnsecured DSL wireless Internet is available in the Event Center facilities free of charge under the network “bcc.” This access is limited to available areas, numbers of users, and usages, however, and with a large number of exhibitors, you may experience difficulty accessing the wireless Internet. You have the option to purchase a hardline connection for an additional cost of $100 per line, which will ensure secured access to the Internet.
Vendors will have complimentary access to a 110v electrical outlet with an option to purchase 220v power for $50 per outlet.
TRASH REMOVALBismarck Event Center sweeps aisles and will pick up trash placed near garbage cans in the aisle. Staff will not enter the booth or remove excessive trash. For cleaning services, please see page 6 and for excessive trash removal, see page 8.
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BOOTH UPGRADES & SERVICESA number of additional upgrades and services are available for your convenience.
INTERNET & ELECTRICALHardline Internet................................................................................$100 per line220v Electrical Hook-up....................................................................$50 per outlet
BOOTH CLEANING SERVICESPrices include cleaning for Monday through Wednesday evening.
10x10 booth...........................................................................................$100 20x10 booth...........................................................................................$125 20x20 booth...........................................................................................$150 Thursdaymove-outcleaningflatrate..................................................$50
Booth cleaning services including vacuuming and light cleaning. It does NOT include disposal of excessive trash, deep cleaning of equipment or dishes, etc. Click here to view the order form and contract.
Please see page 11 regarding disposal of excessive trash which consists of display materials, carpet, padding, crates and/or pallets.
ADVERTISING OPTIONS NEW!This year, the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is excited to offer our exhibitors new advertising, marketing and retail options to enhance their experience.
ONLINE EXHIBIT MAP BANNER ADA rotating graphic/image/company logo at the footer of the floorplan.
PRICED AT: $200
FLOOR PLAN BOOTH LOGO* Place your company logo physically on the e-booth on the online exhibit map.
PRICED AT: $200*For booths 20x20 or larger.
See page 8 for more information on the marketing and retail options with your exhibit listing.
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FURNISHINGSAdditional booth furnishing can be purchased from one of the following companies:
Appliance & Furniture RentAll Interiors by France (Contact Earl)701.258.9370 701.223.8818
OUTDOOR TENTS AND AWNINGSBismarck Rent All YMCA Y’s Men’s Club Main Event Tent Rental701.250.1123 701.255.1525 ext. 703 701.471.6993Rentallusa.net/rentall BismarckYMCA.org Facebook.com/MainEventTentRental
CATERING & ALCOHOLAll catering requests need to be submitted to Kari Cutting at kcutting@ndoil.org.
BOOTH UPGRADES & SERVICES (CONTINUED)
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STARTER PLUS PREMIER ELITE
Price in U.S. Dollars Included $99 $250 $750
Priority listing(Your company will appear on the top of the exhibitor listing with other Elite exhibitors)
Uploaded videos 1 2
Online products and/or services 1 3 10
Press releases 1 3 10
Show specials 1 3 10
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Online profile(characters) 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Product and/or service categories 3 3 10 Unlimited
Booth number, address, website
20% Discount on the contractonly/or two-week period $200 $650
ATERING & ALCOHOLAll catering r
MARKETING & RETAIL ENHANCEMENTSThis year, the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is offering several marketing and retail options for exhibitors to enhance their experience and exhibitor listing on the WBPC website. This includes posting videos, press releases, special offers, a product gallery and more. Browse the packages below for the option that is best for you.
A guide with additional information, including specifications, samples and other details will be available soon.
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SHOWROOM SCHEDULEEXHIBITOR MOVE-IN* Sunday, May 9 (Outdoor Exhibitors Only): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Monday, May 10: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, May 11: 7 a.m. CDT and MUST be completed by 8 a.m. CDT
EXHIBITOR CONFERENCE CHECK-IN* Exhibitors may collect their conference badges, gift and other materials during a special check-in
period at the Conference Registration table on Monday, May 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. CDT
EXHIBIT SHOW HOURS* Tuesday, May 11: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT* Wednesday, May 12: Starting at 6:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 13: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT - carry-out items only; 12:30 p.m. - Equipment and carts will be allowed.*Hours are subject to change in the event that a special guest with special security requirements is booked for the conference.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN & CHECK-INOutdoor exhibitors may begin setting up between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2021. The Exhibit Hall for indoor exhibitors will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021, and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11. All exhibitors MUST be set up by 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11 to prepare for the Exhibit Hall to open to conference attendees at 9 a.m.
Monday Move-In: Exhibitors may use doors E45 (west side of Event Center) and E52 (East side of Event Center) for move-in.
Tuesday Move-In: Exhibitors may only use doors E45 (west side of Event Center) for move-in.
Conference Badges: Exhibitors will have the opportunity to check-in to the conference on Monday, May 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. to collect badges. Conference bags, gifts and any other amenities included with their exhibitor or sponsor packages will be left at Exhibitors’ booths.
CONVENTION FREIGHT SERVICESThe Bismarck Event Center uses a third-party vendor for all freight services. All exhibits arriving and/or departing via freight carrier MUST utilize Jobbers Convention Freight Services. When an exhibitor brings an exhibit into a show on move-in date for their event, they are also responsible for removing that exhibit from the Bismarck Event Center. No freight carriers are allowed by the Bismarck Event Center to deliver to or pick up from the Bismarck Event Center.
Preregistration is required for Jobbers Convention Freight Services:
1. Log onto: www.jobberswarehouse.com.
2. Provide us with your name, telephone number, and a valid e-mail.
3. Select your event from the drop-down menu.
4. Click “Submit.” Your password will be e-mailed to you with instructions to access and register for advance warehouse services.
E-mail Jobbers CFS at cfs@jobberswarehouse.com with any questions.
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EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUTOut of respect for our attendees and speakers, any tear-down and moving out using large or motorized equipment is prohibited until 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021.* Doors E52 (east side of Event Center) and E45 (west side of Event Center) will be open after 12 p.m. for move-out.
*Exhibit Show hours and move-out times are subject to change in the event that a special guest requiring special security considerations is booked for the conference.
EXCESSIVE TRASH AND BOOTH ABANDONMENTAny excessive trash which consists of display materials, carpet, padding, crates and/or pallets will be disposed of and charged both a handling fee and disposal fee during move-in. Excessive booth materials and/or literature left in the booth at the end of the published exhibitor move-out that is not labeled for an outbound shipment will be considered abandoned and deemed as trash. The exhibitor will be charged for the removal and disposal of these items. Charges may include Installation & Dismantle Labor, Forklift/Rigging Labor, and/or Dumpster Fee.
BOOTH CANCELLATION POLICYAny withdrawal of a Registration for exhibit space or cancellation of exhibit space must be made in writing to WBPC. Notice shall be the effective on the date that WBPC receives such written notice.
Companies will receive a 90% refund for booths cancelled on or before February 26, 2021 and a 50% refund for cancellations on or between February 27 and April 1, 2021.
If you decide to cancel your general attendee or late registration, please notify the NDPC office at ndpc@ndoil.org. There will be no refunds for general or virtual registrations starting April 11, 2021. We encourage you to send a replacement at no additional charge.
TERMS & CONDITIONSI. BOOTHS
Booth partitions will be provided without charge. The height of the back wall (curtain) is 8’ and the height of the side rails is 3’ unless otherwise approved by the WBPC Committee. One 8’ table and two chairs are provided with each 10x10 space rented. Carpeting is also included. Booths need to be set forward approximately six inches to allow for the Event Center electrical equipment to be placed between back-to-back exhibits.
II. COMPLIANCE
The WBPC Committee reserves the right to reject, eject, or prohibit any exhibit in whole or part, or an exhibitor or their representatives, with or without given cause. No refunds will be made to an exhibitor who is ejected for violations of these rules and conditions. This terms and conditions agreement MUST be signed to be valid and in order to finalize your rented exhibit space at the WBPC.
III. ELECTRIC SERVICE
Exhibitors are responsible for their own extension cords (must be able to reach at least 50’). If you require 220v electric, you must reserve it during the registration process for an additional fee.
IV. DEPOSITS, REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS
All reservation deposit money will be retained by the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC)/Williston Basin Petroleum Conference (WBPC) in the event an exhibitor fails to fulfill their contract. Cancellations must be made
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in writing before or on February 26, 2021 to receive a 90% refund of exhibitor fees. Cancellations on or between February 27 and April 1, 2021 will receive a 50% refund of exhibitor fees. There will be no refund for cancellations starting April 2, 2021.
V. DISPUTES
The decision of the WBPC Committee must be accepted as final in any disagreement between exhibitor and show management or other exhibitors.
VI. EVENTUALITIES
In the event the WBPC shall be partly or totally cancelled by fire or other elements (weather) or by any other circumstances that shall make it impossible for the WBPC Committee to permit the contracted space to be occupied by the exhibitor, then this lease shall terminate and the exhibitor shall waive any claim or compensation of the amount for space rental.
VII. SUBLETTING
Exhibit space cannot be sublet. Two firms/companies is the maximum allowed per indoor or outdoor booth space.
VIII. NOISE
Sound effects, loud speakers, attention getting devices and audio/visual equipment will be permitted only in designated areas determined by the WBPC Committee. Show management will be the final arbiter when deciding if the noise is too loud. If exhibitor refuses to lower sound level, they will be moved or removed from the show with no refund
IX. LIABILITY
The WBPC Committee cannot guarantee exhibitor against loss or damage of any kind. Space is leased with the understanding that the exhibitor will hold the WBPC Committee, the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC), and the Bismarck Event Center harmless from any or all liabilities from any cause. The WBPC Committee, NDPC, and Bismarck Event Center shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur to the exhibitor, their employees or property from any cause whatsoever prior, during, or subsequent to the period covered by the exhibit contract and expressly releases the WBPC Committee, NDPC, and Bismarck Event Center from any and all claims for such loss, damage or injury. If any action by the exhibitor before, during, or after the show causes legal action against the WBPC Committee, the NDPC, and the Bismarck Event Center, the exhibitor shall be responsible for any and all legal costs to the WBPC Committee. Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance to cover all contingencies, including but not limited to fire, theft, property damage, public and private liabilities and workers’ compensation.
X. BISMARCK EXHIBITION HALL RESTRICTIONS
This Bismarck Event Center and Exhibition Hall prescribes to all state fire, safety, and health codes. There is no smoking allowed in the Bismarck Event Center or the Exhibition Hall.
Decorations: Do not use staples, pins, or tacks to affix signs or decorations to the curtains or tables. Masking tape or curtain hooks are allowed. Helium filled balloons are not allowed. Any tanks containing compressed air or other material must be supported by a base or tied or chained to some type of support. Painting is not allowed in the building. If any cleaning chemicals are used, protective measures must be taken to protect the floors. If damage occurs to the Event center property, the exhibitor is responsible for any costs incurred.
Food & Cooking: Any booth selling food items or giving food samples must have approval of the Event Center and the City of Bismarck Sanitation Department prior to move-in. Call the Bismarck Inspections office at 701.258.2070 for permit information and restrictions. Open fires are not allowed. Tanks of liquefied propane or butane, white gas or flammable material containers are not allowed.
Indoor Vehicle Displays: Any auto, motorcycle, or other motorized vehicles (garden tractors, chain saws, boats, etc.) shall have its battery removed (or cables removed) and its fuel supply reduced to not more than ¼ tank full. Plastic tarps may need to be placed under any vehicles that may leak fluids.
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